michaelsbagley Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I'd recommend staying away from wool for stays... It's generally too stretchy. Just curious though, does not Kass recommend wool stays first ? It's entirely possible that she does.... But I just realized how silly my statement was... I had it in my head for stays of ALL wool construction, when Nell mentioned Mary's stays that are wool with likely linen lining, I then thought what is my issue with wool stays? I shouldn't have one, as long as they are interlined with linen or other not as stretchy fabrics. So wool stays are fine, and I completely retract my previous statement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Ah I see where you were going now... now it makes sense... my apologies "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelsbagley Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 And the madness continues... Here are links to the latest images from this project, now completely sewn together (except for the straps and edge binding). The panels are joined together using backstitching. Tomorrow we'll insert the reeds, and then perhaps attach the straps... Outside View Inside View Dutch I think you might be correct, had I been more vigilant in my sewing duties and made her a second set of stays sooner, this madness may not have come to pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erisblackrose Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Now if my hubby made me garb. I'd look bad. He has no sewing skills(except maybe a patch on his uniform). I'm the one handy dandy with a needle.Beautiful work on the stays. I'm not at that level. I have a question for the ladies and gents. What the hell do you wear to a Pirate ball? I am planning to attend the Buccaneers&Privateers event in New London,CT and closest evening garb sad but true. I got is belly dance or 21st century evening dresses. I'm not looking for authentic re-enactment but I'm more Ren faire type,period related you call it. My mundane color pallette is mostly black,purple, peacock and jewel tones. Any suggestions or websites so I can buy the garb (under $200.00). I got no time to make one otherwise I would whip out my mother in laws 1929 hand cranked singer(rest her soul). I saw a few but I could use recommendations on which ones are better. I got a bit of time but I could use the help. thanks. Also etiquette tips would help too at the pirate event.(or you can pm me as well) mehndidancer at aol dot com Going to my 1st Pirate convention is a lot different than interacting at a Ren faire or sci-fi convention. I got to get myself prepared. ERIS Welcome to my nightmare.... I have embraced my inner magpie. OOH SHINY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Actress Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) Possessed? No. Determined. Cheeky knows how determined. Indeed I do, Kate... There is something very rewarding about getting something finished PRIOR to an event and not worrying about finishing it 10 mins. before the event starts. I cannot wait to see Kate's eyelet/button holes!! Edited January 5, 2009 by Cheeky Actress Member of "The Forsaken" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hand Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I cannot wait to see Kate's eyelet/button holes!! Oooooh.... never mind........ I'd get slapped if I said something like that....... Hope I don't get into too much trouble for posting that....... BAD Patrick.... no more rum for you tonight....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBarbossa Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Ooo... can't wait t' see th' new attire at RF5, Kate. :) WOO HOO for new attire! :::Does a snoopy dance::: Eris... not many places out there that are quality 18th c clothiers will have a gown for under $200. If ye have no particulars, eBay does have some outfits from a couple eras out there that could be close enough to piracy for th Ball. As to a pirate ball, not sure. Not been to one yet. I have at least one person wanting me to attend a Pirate Ball in Missouri at the end of February. Not sure if that will happen. If I do, might either wear my gown (if I have it finished in time) or some fancy piratey outfit of mine like the crimson velvet outfit. ~Lady B Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) I have a question for the ladies and gents. What the hell do you wear to a Pirate ball? I am planning to attend the Buccaneers&Privateers event in New London,CTThrift store. How crafty are ye lass? If yer not looking for PC you can go Hollywood, Hollywood Fantasy even. Someone out there has a photo of me from the Blackbeard festivals ball last year. I was Hollywood Fantasy. Black satinwith green mesh leme! lolvery Hollywood. Not the best photo but ...this is what I wore ...NOT PC by a long shot but I had fun playing ...okay ...I think I also over imbibed but I was told it looked ...not bad. lol Silkie in Fantasy gown @ the Blackbeard Festival ball 2008 Edited January 5, 2009 by Silkie McDonough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Aye Silkie just toss that together at the last minute and she looked fabulous... "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Actress Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I've been looking at this for some time now... I would love to make it, but I am not sure if I should make it a mantua or bodice gown. Any input will be helpful. Member of "The Forsaken" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) this sketch certainly makes it out to be a mantua and not a bodice gown...tis over the shoulders and not off, looks to have a stomacher, the posture Edited January 5, 2009 by Capt. Sterling "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Actress Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Ooo! Nice picture...great find, Captain. (GROAN)Yet, I was worried you (or someone else) was going to say that. I don't have a problem with making another Mantua. It's just that I have a devil of a time fitting it to me. No extra hands in the household ...that know what they are doing (wink!) My dress form isn't my size any longer and it doesn't increase to the size I am. I will see what I can do to find a affordable velvet/velveteen in blue. Nuts! I will need a new pair of bodies (Stays) for this one. All the others don't seem to fit quite right now...and I know that I will look like a full "chest of draws" if I wear the lay-woman's stays I made. Member of "The Forsaken" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Roberts Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 It looks like a mantua to me also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Actress Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 It looks like a mantua to me also. Thanks Jack. Sigh. I'd give me eye-teeth for a proper fitting. Member of "The Forsaken" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 So why not make a bodice gown and design it to look like the mantua. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Actress Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) So why not make a bodice gown and design it to look like the mantua. (Blink...Blink...Blink...) Oh, that would solve the fitting issue...wouldn't it? Thank you, Silkie! An extra tup'ence for you! Edited January 5, 2009 by Cheeky Actress Member of "The Forsaken" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Souris Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 [I cannot wait to see Kate's eyelet/button holes!! Kate is not making her own eyelets. Kate's wonderful hubby agreed to do that part because Kate's eyelets look like she was sewing drunk....but you can gaze at Mickey's eyelets all you want! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) So why not make a bodice gown and design it to look like the mantua. (Blink...Blink...Blink...) Oh, that would solve the fitting issue...wouldn't it? Thank you, Silkie! An extra tup'ence for you! Mantua takes less time ....besides I have evidence for a velvet mantua, but so far haven't come across velvet bodice gowns.. any one else? Besides if I get there on Thursday, I can easily fit the mantua...no problem Edited January 5, 2009 by Capt. Sterling "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Souris Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Ooo! Nice picture...great find, Captain.(GROAN)Yet, I was worried you (or someone else) was going to say that. I don't have a problem with making another Mantua. It's just that I have a devil of a time fitting it to me. No extra hands in the household ...that know what they are doing (wink!) My dress form isn't my size any longer and it doesn't increase to the size I am. I will see what I can do to find a affordable velvet/velveteen in blue. Nuts! I will need a new pair of bodies (Stays) for this one. All the others don't seem to fit quite right now...and I know that I will look like a full "chest of draws" if I wear the lay-woman's stays I made. How about a duct tape dress form? I know someone who has done one and used it and it worked well! http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2007/06/...tape_dress.html http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3659/c...tting-assistant Or you could at least use the technique to up size your current dress form...and then remove it when you need or want to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Or someone could stop eating Christmas cookies... "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyNell Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 this sketch certainly makes it out to be a mantua and not a bodice gown...tis over the shoulders and not off, looks to have a stomacher, the posture wow the skirt on the left looks to be ermine... I can just imagine how gorgeous and heavy it is. “PIRACY, n. Commerce without its folly-swaddles, just as God made it.” Ambrose Bierce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) Ah now that I am finally thinking... is ermine doable in England for non-nobility?? I know you aren't using the real stuff... just curious... sure would save you a ton of time and trouble, if you went with just the white, if the law doesn't allow the ermine... Edited January 6, 2009 by Capt. Sterling "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erisblackrose Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I have a question for the ladies and gents. What the hell do you wear to a Pirate ball? I am planning to attend the Buccaneers&Privateers event in New London,CTThrift store. How crafty are ye lass? If yer not looking for PC you can go Hollywood, Hollywood Fantasy even. Someone out there has a photo of me from the Blackbeard festivals ball last year. I was Hollywood Fantasy. Black satinwith green mesh leme! lolvery Hollywood. Not the best photo but ...this is what I wore ...NOT PC by a long shot but I had fun playing ...okay ...I think I also over imbibed but I was told it looked ...not bad. lol Silkie in Fantasy gown @ the Blackbeard Festival ball 2008 Thanks for the advice, now I got ideas to work on. PC not at this time(maybe when I hit the powerball) but Hollywood Fantasy maybe easier to budget.If I can make a hand bead a belly dance costume. I think I could try to be crafty with getting myself a dress for the ball. ERIS Welcome to my nightmare.... I have embraced my inner magpie. OOH SHINY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erisblackrose Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ooo... can't wait t' see th' new attire at RF5, Kate. :) WOO HOO for new attire! :::Does a snoopy dance::: Eris... not many places out there that are quality 18th c clothiers will have a gown for under $200. If ye have no particulars, eBay does have some outfits from a couple eras out there that could be close enough to piracy for th Ball. As to a pirate ball, not sure. Not been to one yet. I have at least one person wanting me to attend a Pirate Ball in Missouri at the end of February. Not sure if that will happen. If I do, might either wear my gown (if I have it finished in time) or some fancy piratey outfit of mine like the crimson velvet outfit. ~Lady B Thank you for the advice. I will try EBAY. Eventually I will have to invest in good quality garb. ERIS Welcome to my nightmare.... I have embraced my inner magpie. OOH SHINY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callenish gunner Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) Ebay has some pirate gowns that are well within your budget ...Renfaire types but doable in a pinch Mickey & Kate the stays look great ....can't wait to see them Edited January 6, 2009 by callenish gunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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